Poached is one of the methods of processing food, a variant of stewing, which involves a sufficiently long cooking time, in water at a temperature lower than the boiling point. So, what are poached eggs?
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Poached eggs are cooked without the shell. This method is a gentler way to cook eggs than hard-boiled eggs because they are cooked in hot, but not boiling, water. There is no need for additional oil or butter when poaching, making this way of cooking eggs lower in calories.
The secret to making perfect poached eggs
Before you lower the eggs into the pan, the water should barely boil. Thereafter, turn off the heat – tiny bubbles should form in the pan at the bottom or on the walls. But the surface of the water should not swell or even move. This is where many of the training poached eggs were spoiled.
Tips for cooking eggs
Use eggs directly from the refrigerator: this will ensure the best result. If you use eggs at room temperature, you should reduce the cooking time.
Vinegar: Use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Avoid dark vinegar such as balsamic, which will discolor the eggs.
Do not make more than 4–5 eggs at the same time. If you make a larger batch, then you need to dip the eggs in water quickly so that they are at the same level of doneness.
On an electric stove, after 4 minutes of cooking, move the pan to another surface or a cold stove. On a gas stove, you can simply turn off the stove and leave the pot on it.
Easy poached eggs
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Perfect poached eggs
Without any fancy equipment and tools: perfect poached eggs with this recipe.
Ingredients
- Chicken eggs – 3 pcs.
- Table vinegar – 1 tbsp. l.
Instructions
Fill a medium saucepan 2/3 full of water (about 3 inches (ca. 8 cm) deep).
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to just simmering and add 1 tablespoon of the vinegar.
You should see some movement or tiny bubbles rising from the bottom, but the surface of the water should not be churning, it should not be choppy at all.
Break the eggs into separate bowls, one egg at a time.
Add the eggs to the water, submerging the rim of the bowl.
Add the eggs clockwise or counter-clockwise – it doesn't matter. The main thing in this action is to know which ones to get earlier.
Boil the eggs for exactly 4 minutes, it is better to use a timer.
Then immediately turn off the heat, remove the pan from the stove, and cover tightly with a lid. Let them stand for another 4 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the eggs in the order they were loaded into the pan. Allow the excess water to drain from the spoon for a few seconds over a paper towel-lined plate.
Salt the eggs and add spices to your taste.
You can enjoy this dish on its own or use poached eggs in other recipes.
A delicious breakfast is ready!
Notes
For this method, the eggs must be very fresh. This is because most of the contents remain semi-raw during cooking. It is critical to take your time, do all the manipulations calmly and visually monitor the cooking process.
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Nutrition Information
Serving Size
3 poached eggsAmount Per Serving Calories 64Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 164mgSodium 63mgCarbohydrates 1gSugar 1gProtein 6g
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